2017 NFL Draft Positional Rankings: Final Defensive Rankings
By Jon Dove
This is the final look at my 2017 NFL Positional Rankings on the defensive side of the ball.
My defensive 2017 NFL Positional Rankings feature a lot of top-end prospects. The early part of the draft will be very defense heavy as that’s where the majority of premier talent exists. However, this group also has a ton of depth.
The cornerback position is among the deepest groups to come along in awhile. We could see as many as 20 selected in the first 2 rounds. Playmakers can be found at both cornerback and safety which will fill a lot of team needs.
There are also a lot of high-end pass rushing prospects in this draft. Myles Garrett is the top overall player and has a chance to be something special. However, others like TakkMcKinley and Derek Barnett also have a chance to be dominant.
The middle rounds could see some smaller school prospects like Youngstown State’s Derek Rivers and Ohio’s Tarell Basham dominate the headlines. Both are big-time playmakers who could develop into elite NFL players.
These rankings are based on my own option after hours of film study. Expect to see a lot of differences between my rankings and others that can be found on the internet.